Strengthening our Communities | CORDE Community Involvement

CORDE DGRS Twilight Challenge Sponsorship

March 25, 2024

We are the major sponsor of the CORDE DGRS Twilight Challenge track running event. The idea behind this event is to deliver an inclusive and community orientated track event where every participant feels welcome, supported and hungry for more runs.

Burnham Neighbourhood Playgroup Refresh

March 11, 2024

CORDE recently spent some time helping out at Burnham Playgroup. Located by Burnham Military Camp, the outdoor area and playground of Burnham Neighbourhood Playgroup was well used and seeking some attention. We got stuck in, removing the old materials and providing fresh bark and sand for the sandpit, making sure everything was safe and structurally sound while also completing a good tidy up.

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Planting Day

October 17, 2023

With a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains and not a cloud in the sky, the CORDE team hopped over to Springfield for a planting day with Te Ara Kākāriki – Greenway Canterbury. We enjoyed a beautiful morning planting 700 beech forest seedlings to increase biodiversity in Waitaha Canterbury.

Line Marking for Selwyn Sports Trust

October 12, 2023

The Parks & Reserves team have been busy marking fields at Foster Park. We had a request for line marking by Selwyn Sports Trust for the Koru Games as well as the kids Kī-o-rahi tournament.

Parnassus Hall Sponsorship

September 19, 2023

This is a heartwarming story of giving back to the community. The chance to help restore the Parnassus Hall after the earthquakes and give the residents back a crucial asset for their future feels incredibly rewarding in every possible sense.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CORDE City Clean Up

September 13, 2023

Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Week 2023 is on! With the success of the last years clean up effort in SALT District, CORDE are running our own event in Christchurch city!

Ellesmere A&P Show

August 18, 2023

We love getting involved in local events. We have a few CORDE trucks displayed in the Ellesmere A&P Show. A great day out with the family!

Hands-on Industry Training for Students

June 19, 2023

We provide industry training for High School students as part of the National Training Academy. The students are able to take a hands-on approach learning the practical skills of an excavator in a safe environment, as well as the different job opportunities / career pathways within CORDE.

Hagley Golf Club Upgrade

October 23, 2022

We put our hand up to help out with the improvement of the Hagley Golf Club, making our resources and teams available to build out the Club foundations and drainage systems.